The nurse is providing care for an adolescent patient admitt…

The nurse is providing care for an adolescent patient admitted with a diagnosis of nephrolithiasis. The patient’s symptoms include flank pain, hematuria, and vomiting. The nurse notices an hourly output of 20 mL/hour. Patient’s medical history includes UTIs, type 1 diabetes mellitus, and one kidney at birth. Which medical prescription does the nurse expect immediately from the physician?

A parent brings a 12-month-old toddler to the pediatrician b…

A parent brings a 12-month-old toddler to the pediatrician because the toddler cries a lot and then stops on her own. The parent has noticed a little blood in the diaper every time it is wet. Assessment reveals a temperature of 101.3°F (38.5°C). Which condition does the nurse anticipate after a UA?

The nurse is providing care for a 9-year-old patient diagnos…

The nurse is providing care for a 9-year-old patient diagnosed with postinfectious glomerulonephritis. The nurse is aware of hypertension and a prescribed dose of nifedipine 0.5 mg/kg/dose every 4 hours. The patient weighs 63 pounds. Which dose does the nurse give every 4 hours?